Warren Man Indicted by a Federal Grand Jury

CLEVELAND - A Warren, Ohio man with an extensive criminal history that includes Possession of Cocaine and Trafficking in Cocaine has been indicted by a federal grand jury. On July 11, 2023 the grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging Stanley E. Redd, Jr., 44, with Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition; Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl; Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine; Using and Maintaining a Drug Premises; Possessing a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime; Sponsoring or Exhibiting Animals in Animal Fighting Venture; and Buying, Selling, Delivering, Possessing, Training, or Transporting Animals for Participation in Animal Fighting Venture.

The indictment alleges that on or about May 18, 2021, Redd possessed an Amadeo Rossi .38 caliber revolver, and a RG Industries, Model RG40, .38 caliber revolver, and ammunition. He is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunitions due to his convictions in 2003, 2007, 2013, and 2014 for Possession of Cocaine and in 2008 for Trafficking in Cocaine and Possession of Cocaine.

The indictment also alleges on or about May 18, 2021, Redd possessed with the intent to distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine; and possessed a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes.

The indictment further alleges that from on or about May 5, 2021, through on or about May 18, 2021, Redd knowingly used and maintained a premises located in Warren, Ohio for the purpose of distributing controlled substances.

Finally, the indictment charges Redd with sponsoring and exhibiting an animal in an animal fighting venture and buying, selling, possessing, training, or transporting animals for
participation in an animal fighting venture beginning in or around December 2020 and ending on or about May 18, 2021.

If convicted, the defendant’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, the defendant’s role in the offenses and the characteristics of the violations. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases it will be less than the maximum.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted the FBI, USDA, and Warren City Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer L. McLaughlin and Senior Litigation Counsel Michelle M. Baeppler. An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.